Charitable Initiatives
The New Jersey Relocation Council’s Community Outreach Program aims to strengthen our community through charitable giving and advance the common good. We strive to raise awareness of charitable organizations and inspire our members with opportunities to get involved. In the past, this program has sponsored and donated to both local and global foundations. Thanks to the generosity of our members and sponsors, we have organized fundraisers in support of United Way, Family Promise of Morris County, Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and A Breath for Alessandra.
2026 Fall Conference Sponsored Charity:
Wynona's House Child Advocacy
Founded 25 years ago in Newark, New Jersey, the Senator Wynona Lipman Child Advocacy Center—known as Wynona’s House—was created to support children and families affected by abuse and neglect.
Today, Wynona’s House is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that brings together more than 70 multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate compassionate, comprehensive services for children and families. Through collaboration among public agencies, private organizations, and community partners, Wynona’s House helps improve outcomes, strengthen support systems, and advance the well-being of children impacted by abuse, neglect, and maltreatment.
The organization provides direct services to more than 950 children each year while serving as a model for coordinated child advocacy and community outreach.
NJRC will be collecting Turkey Certificate donations during registration with a goal of 100 Turkeys and a silent auction during our conference. You can also donate @ https://wynonashouse.org
2025 Fall Conference Sponsored Charity:
Empowering Home Ownership: Our Support for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
The New Jersey Relocation Council is excited to sponsor Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, hosting volunteer build days on April 23rd and 24th, 2026.
RVHFH builds affordable homes for low-income families through community volunteer efforts. Families participate in the construction and purchase their homes with affordable mortgages, ensuring ongoing access to housing. By working with RVHFH, families gain the skills and financial education necessary for successful homeownership, empowering them to seize the opportunity that decent, affordable housing represents.
RVHFH current homeowners revealed significant positive impacts:
- 94% attribute improvements in health, safety, financial security, education, and community involvement to homeownership.
- 94% feel safer in their new Habitat home compared to their previous situation.
- 78% report better educational experiences for their children.
- 100% of those using public assistance before owning a Habitat home no longer need that support.
Join us in supporting this vital mission! Donate @ https://rvhabitat.org/donate/
Thank you for your commitment to making a difference!
Sharon Byrnes, SGMS-T, Co-Chair
Julie Cibelli, GMS-T, Co-Chair
